Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of his wife Jayde, is on 24-hour watch for fear he might try to commit suicide. Panayiotou, 28, is awaiting trial at St Albans prison in Port Elizabeth, reported Netwerk24 . If he is refused bail, he will continue to await trial at the prison. When it is feared that detainees might try to harm themselves, they are not allowed matches with them as they might try to set their mattress on fire, according to the … [Read more...] about Panayiotou on suicide watch
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Thando Siyoli appears in court in connection with Jayde murder
Port Elizabeth - The first man arrested for his involvement in the murder of Jayde Panayiotou made another brief appearance in court on Thursday morning. No photographers were allowed in court when Thando Siyoli, 31, appeared in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court. This is in contrast to the previous appearances of the two other suspects in the case, Jayde's 28-year-old husband Christopher Panayiotou, and 30-year-old Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, earlier in the week, where photographers were … [Read more...] about Thando Siyoli appears in court in connection with Jayde murder
Teacher Murder suspect to appear in court today
Port Elizabeth - One of the men arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Thursday. Thando Siyoli, 31, appeared in the same court last Thursday. The teacher's husband Christopher Panayiotou, 28, and Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, also appeared separately for the same matter. Christopher Panayiotou appeared on Monday, where he was told he faced charges of kidnapping, robbery and murder, as well as conspiracy to … [Read more...] about Teacher Murder suspect to appear in court today
Man raped in Kwazakhele
Port Elizabeth - Police are looking for three women who allegedly abducted a man at gunpoint and took turns raping him before fleeing with his semen. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Constable Mncedi Mbombo said the 33-year-old man had been standing on the side of the road in Kwazakhele at around 08:00 on Tuesday when the women stopped next to him in a black BMW. “The women asked him for directions but when he approached them, one of the women pointed a gun at him and forced him into the … [Read more...] about Man raped in Kwazakhele
Parolee was third Suspect in Jayde murder
Port Elizabeth - The third suspect accused of the murder of Jayde Panayiotou is a parolee who was out on bail at the time of her murder. Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, appeared briefly in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of the popular Grade 7 teacher. It has since been confirmed that Vumazonke was released on bail three months ago for his alleged involvement in a robbery at Dales Liquor in the Mount Pleasant suburb of Port Elizabeth on December 23 … [Read more...] about Parolee was third Suspect in Jayde murder
Teacher Murder suspect says he was ‘beaten’
Port Elizabeth - A third suspect who appeared in court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou, claimed his swollen right eye was due to a police beating. Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, appeared briefly before magistrate Jan van der Westhuizen in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates Court. Vumazonke, who did not have legal representation, was arrested on Sunday in New Brighton. He appeared wearing a blue jacket and jeans, with his right eye visibly swollen. When asked … [Read more...] about Teacher Murder suspect says he was ‘beaten’
Third murder suspect to appear today
Port Elizabeth - A third person arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Brigadier Marinda Mills confirmed the man was arrested in New Brighton on Sunday. The news followed the appearance of Panayiotou's husband in the same court on Monday morning. Christopher Panayiotou, 28, made a brief appearance and was told he faced charges of kidnapping, robbery and murder, as well as conspiracy to kill his … [Read more...] about Third murder suspect to appear today
3rd Suspect in Jayde Panayiotou murder arrested in New Brighton
Port Elizabeth- A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou, Eastern Cape police confirmed on Monday. Brigadier Marinda Mills confirmed the man was arrested in New Brighton on Sunday and would appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. The news followed the appearance of Jayde Panayiotou's husband, Christopher in the same court on Monday morning. Christopher Panayiotou, 28, made a brief appearance and was told he faced … [Read more...] about 3rd Suspect in Jayde Panayiotou murder arrested in New Brighton
Christopher Panayiotou officially charged with murder
Port Elizabeth - The husband of teacher Jayde Panayiotou made a brief appearance in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning, and heard he had been officially charged with her murder. Christopher Panayiotou, 28, faces charges of kidnapping, robbing and killing her, as well as conspiracy to kill her. Wearing a black suit and open shirt, he appeared quiet and reserved. The court postponed the matter to June 19 for further investigation. He would remain in custody until … [Read more...] about Christopher Panayiotou officially charged with murder
“Mr Zuma, we’ve had ENOUGH”
Port Elizabeth - A group of people protested outside the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Monday ahead of the appearance of a family member linked to the abduction and killing of teacher Jayde Panayiotou. Members of the DA Women’s Network (DAWN) held up placards calling for justice, stating: “Justice for Jayde” and “DA stands for justice”. Celeste Barker, an MPL, said DAWN was present to show solidarity with the victim’s family. Another bystander held up a board calling for no bail … [Read more...] about “Mr Zuma, we’ve had ENOUGH”
Christopher Panayiotou not ‘good with words’
Jayde Panayiotou's husband has claimed that he is not good with words and that is why he googled his eulogy for her funeral, Netwerk24 reported on Monday. Christopher Panayiotou's lawyer Alwyn Griebenow asked him during the weekend about the eulogy after reports surfaced that parts of the eulogy he delivered at his wife's funeral relied heavily on another one available online. Griebenow said Christopher explained to him that he was not good with words and every time he had to talk in front … [Read more...] about Christopher Panayiotou not ‘good with words’
Second accused in Jayde Panayiotou murder to appear in court today
The second of two men arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou is expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday. The other man, Thando Siyoli, 31, appeared in the same court on Thursday. The second arrested man, aged 28, is a close family member whose name is known to News24, but cannot be named until he appears in court. Panayiotou, a teacher at Riebeeck College Girls' High School in Uitenhage, was abducted outside her … [Read more...] about Second accused in Jayde Panayiotou murder to appear in court today
PE’s Darwin Award Candidate Criminal
Port Elizabeth - It was a case of jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire for robbery accused Sinoxolo Madinda on Tuesday. Minutes after being released from custody, the 21-year-old Madinda found himself back behind bars after trying to rob two plainclothes police officers with a knife - right outside the court. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Madinda was at the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on a charge of robbery relating to … [Read more...] about PE’s Darwin Award Candidate Criminal
#QueenVictoria CCTV reveals vandal is ‘not the usual suspect’
Port Elizabeth - Video footage captured from CCTV cameras around the city centre show that a man, apparently acting alone, was responsible for throwing green paint on the Queen Victoria statue in Nelson Mandela Bay. While Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Johan Rheeder, said police were still investigating and no suspects had been identified, sources have revealed that CCTV footage captured the entire incident. The CCTV footage reportedly shows a white male, believed to be in his 30s, … [Read more...] about #QueenVictoria CCTV reveals vandal is ‘not the usual suspect’
Vandalisation of Queen Victoria Statue
Port Elizabeth - The statue of Queen Victoria in Port Elizabeth was vandalised overnight, HeraldLive reported on Friday. The statue in front of the public library was covered in green paint on Friday morning. Queen Victoria was targeted on the same night that the University of Cape Town removed its statue of Cecil John Rhodes after weeks of protests by students. On Thursday, News24 reported that two members of the Economic Freedom Fighters were arrested for defacing the Louis Botha … [Read more...] about Vandalisation of Queen Victoria Statue
